The expression "to win hands down" comes from which well-known sport?
02.09.2010
tennis
18% (40 votes)
baseball
34% (77 votes)
football
25% (56 votes)
horse racing
24% (54 votes)
Total votes: 227
The correct answer is:
Horse racing
If you win hands down, it means you win easily. The expression comes from horse races in which a jockey who was clearly going to win the race would relax and let go of the reins (Zügel).
